Morocco

I picked Iceland and knew I would like it, and Charles picked
Morocco and I was worried I would be too hot and it would be too
dusty/dirty for me - but so far I am super happy. The train to
Meknes was perfectly good (though the train station in Casablanca
had only 8 seats and only one small convenience store!) - and now we
are staying in this great riad in the medina. It stays cool inside,
the wifi works, the food is delicious and one of the owners is
english so communication is very easy.

I like staying in a riad and I like being in the medina - sort of
inside the old walls, not far from the souk, the market, but far
enough away that it is quiet. We get this huge breakfast that lasts
me all day and currently we are the only people here.

We talked to someone who couldnt believe we were spending a whole
week in Meknes, but it is perfect for us. It is very laid back. Next
we will try Fez (aka Fes). Yesterday I didn’t leave the riad, but
today we will wander around the medina. The gates into the medina
are these giant elaborate structures. I love all the different
patterns I see.